Isshiki began releasing, in measured amounts, the power he had inscribed within the Karma.
In an instant—
Black markings spread across Isshiki's body, and a curved horn sprouted from his head.
At that moment,
Isshiki felt the vast chakra surging out of the Karma begin to mingle with the ability Jigen called Sage Power.
A powerful energy surged through his body, and blue-white waves of force cracked the ground beneath him.
"So this is the power called Sage Mode... Not bad!"
Isshiki clenched his fist, sensing the sudden surge of strength within him. Excitement showed on his face.
The weakness of Jigen's body lay in its poor chakra aptitude.
But his aptitude for Natural Energy...
That was anything but poor. As a high-ranking monk from thousands of years ago, his aptitude was truly exceptional.
Normally, he would rather die than use this power.
But Uchiha Yuzhen stood before him, more imposing than an ordinary Otsutsuki despite never having eaten a Chakra Fruit...
That made even someone as accustomed to playing it safe as Isshiki decide:
Survival came first!
What did pride matter when his life was at stake?
Against a monster like this, even if he hated the power, he had to use it!
"Oh? Sage Mode. That's a surprise." Uchiha Yuzhen watched Isshiki's transformation.
He was genuinely a little surprised.
Once his life rank had reached the true Six Paths level and he had become an Otsutsuki,
he had been able to recall every memory in perfect detail, including those from his previous life!
For that reason,
he knew Jigen's online profile inside out. The monk had practiced with Natural Energy for a long time.
And judging by Otsutsuki Isshiki in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, he hadn't used this power even when he was about to die.
Until now,